Human resource analysts work with other human resources (HR) employees to complete specific tasks within HR departments. As a human resource analyst, you interview and recruit potential employees. In order to complete this primary task, you might:

Use applications and/or questionnaires to screen applicants for minimum qualifications

Coordinate recruitment of new employees

Develop employment tests

Train interview panels

Especially in smaller organizations, you might also be responsible for the following:

As a human resource analyst, your boss is usually the human resources manager or administrator. In larger organizations with several human resource analysts, you may report to a supervisor.

Training to Become a Human Resource Analyst

Most organizations require their human resource analysts to have at least a bachelor's degree. Because many colleges and universities do not offer undergraduate degrees in human resources, the following degrees are often useful for aspiring human resources professionals:

Industrial/organizational psychology

Organizational development

Public administration

Related business or other degree

Obtaining a graduate degree in human resources or one of the above might increase your human resource analyst job prospects. Becoming certified by The Public Management Association for Human Resources or other professional HR organization could also help with the job search and help you make valuable contacts in the industry.